Veranda HigherEd - Manager - Talent Acquisition

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies aligned with business needs

- Manage end-to-end recruitment cycle (sourcing, screening, interviewing, offers, and onboarding)

- Partner with leadership and hiring managers to understand workforce requirements

- Build and manage a strong candidate pipeline using job portals, LinkedIn, employee referrals, and headhunting

- Drive employer branding initiatives to position the company as an employer of choice in the EdTech industry

- Track recruitment metrics (time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, quality-of-hire) and provide regular reports

- Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process

- Stay updated with EdTech hiring trends, compensation benchmarks, and market insights

Requirements:

- Proven experience (5-8 years) in Talent Acquisition, preferably in EdTech or similar fast-paced industries

- Strong expertise in hiring for sales, academic counsellors, trainers, operations, and leadership roles

- Hands-on experience with ATS systems, job boards, and social media hiring

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills

- Strong networking and headhunting capabilities

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

- MBA/PGDM in HR or related field preferred

What We Offer:

A dynamic, high-growth work environment in the EdTech industry

Exposure to scaling teams for a rapidly growing business

Opportunity to lead impactful hiring strategies

Competitive compensation and benefits